WorksheetsChapter 19 Review
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 27mins
What are lines on the weather map that connect points of equal pressure?
isogrids
contour lines
isotherms
isobars
How does the coriolos effect work in relation to wind?
the Earth's rotation affects moving objects
hills and forests force the wind to slow down and/or change direction much more.
When air moves into a low-pressure area to correct the imbalance of a pressure gradient
When lines are closely spaced on a weather map, it indicates ________.
high winds
light winds
variable winds
cyclonic winds
What does the coriolis effect influence?
wind speed
wind direction
What are centers of low pressure called?
anti cyclones
jet streams
cyclones
Descending air, clear weather, and relatively dry conditions indicate what type of system?
high pressure
low pressure
neither high or low pressure
The general movement of low-pressure centers across the United States is from _______.
north to south
east to west
west to east
south to north
T or F The fishing industry, climate, and the farming industry can all be impacted by El Nino.
True
False
Which of these instruments is NOT used to measure air pressure?
mercury barometer
aneroid
anemometer
all of the above are used to measure air pressure
In the Northern Hemisphere, winds associated with a low-pressure system blow_____.
a. counterclockwise toward the center
b. clockwise toward the center
c. clockwise outward from the center
d. counterclockwise outward from the center
Which surface winds blow between the subtropical high and the equator?
a. trade winds
b. polar easterlies
c. sea breezes
d. westerlies
What direction do air particles move to create wind?
High pressure-> Low pressure
Low pressure-> High pressure
High pressure-> High pressure
Low pressure-> Low pressure
As you go up in altitude, air pressure...
increases
decreases
stays the same
The atmospheric pressure is greatest when the air is...
Cold
Hot
Temperature does not affect pressure
Winds that blow from 300 latitude to the equator are called...
westerlies
polar easterlies
trade winds
horse latitudes
Winds that blow from 300 latitude to 600 latitude are called...
polar easterlies
westerlies
trade winds
doldrums
Winds that blow from the North and South pole toward 600 latitude are called...
trade winds
westerlies
polar easterlies
horse latitudes
Warm rising air causes___________ pressure, resulting in ___________.
high, rain
low, rain
high, clear skies
low, clear skies
Cool sinking air causes___________ pressure, resulting in ___________.
high, rain
low, rain
high, clear skies
low, clear skies
Winds always blow from areas of _________ pressure to areas of _________ pressure.
high, high
low, low
low, high
high, low
Most of Earth's largest deserts are located at...
0 degrees latitude
30 degrees latitude
60 degrees latitude
90 degrees latitude
The rain-forests at 60 degrees latitude are known as...
temperate rain-forests
tropical rain-forests
What type of large scale winds blow constantly, predictably, and over long distances?
land breezes
mountain breezes
global winds
land breezes
What is the initial source for global winds and convection in the atmosphere?
heat from the Earth's core
the rotation of the Earth
Moon's gravity
unequal heating of the Earth by the sun
Both El Nino and La Nina have this in common
Influence birds that migrate over the ocean
Influence rainy / dry weather world wide
The weather at the polar regions
The directions that ships travel in the oceans
How often do El Nino events occur?
2-5 years
2-7 years
7-10 years
During a(n) ____ event, trade winds are much stronger than usual.
El Nino
La Nina
Normal
Partly sunny
During an El Nino, trade winds are typically...
about average
stronger
weaker
Why do the fisherman of Peru and South America not welcome a strong El Nino?
El Nino poisons the fish
El Nino causes strong winds and currents which move fish westward
El Nino bring cold water to the surface which kills the base of the food chain
El Nino shuts off upwelling and nutrients needed for the marine food chain do not rise to the surface
Which of the following is an INCORRECT statement about El Niño and La Niña?
Both occur every 2-7 years
Both occur in the Atlantic Ocean
El Nino is a warming and La Nina is a cooling of the Pacific Ocean
Neither are considered "storms"
